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A qualitative study on the psychological experience of caregivers of COVID-19 patients.
Sun, Niuniu; Wei, Luoqun; Shi, Suling; Jiao, Dandan; Song, Runluo; Ma, Lili; Wang, Hongwei; Wang, Chao; Wang, Zhaoguo; You, Yanli; Liu, Shuhua; Wang, Hongyun.
  • Sun N; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Wei L; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Shi S; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Jiao D; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Song R; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Ma L; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Wang H; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Wang C; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Wang Z; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology; The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • You Y; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Liu S; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China.
  • Wang H; Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology; Humanities Teaching and Research Office, School of Nursing, Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang City, Henan Province, China. Electronic address: lcyxy
Am J Infect Control ; 48(6): 592-598, 2020 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-38791
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is spreading rapidly, bringing pressure and challenges to nursing staff.

OBJECTIVE:

To explore the psychology of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients.

METHODS:

Using a phenomenological approach, we enrolled 20 nurses who provided care for COVID-19 patients in the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology from January 20, to February 10, 2020. The interviews were conducted face-to-face or by telephone and were analysed by Colaizzi's 7-step method.

RESULTS:

The psychological experience of nurses caring for COVID-19 patients can be summarized into 4 themes. First, negative emotions present in early stage consisting of fatigue, discomfort, and helplessness was caused by high-intensity work, fear and anxiety, and concern for patients and family members. Second, self-coping styles included psychological and life adjustment, altruistic acts, team support, and rational cognition. Third, we found growth under pressure, which included increased affection and gratefulness, development of professional responsibility, and self-reflection. Finally, we showed that positive emotions occurred simultaneously with negative emotions.

CONCLUSIONS:

During an epidemic outbreak, positive and negative emotions of the front-line nurses interweaved and coexisted. In the early stage, negative emotions were dominant and positive emotions appeared gradually. Self-coping styles and psychological growth played an important role in maintaining mental health of nurses.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Caregivers / Coronavirus Infections / Nurses / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajic.2020.03.018

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pneumonia, Viral / Caregivers / Coronavirus Infections / Nurses / Nursing Staff, Hospital Type of study: Qualitative research Limits: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Am J Infect Control Year: 2020 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.ajic.2020.03.018